TERM EXPIRES: 2026 (Chair: 2026) 

Angela Lockridge is a Chartered Public Accountant with a wealth of executive leadership experience in the private and public sectors. Following her career with General Motors of Canada, she moved into the Ontario Public Service, where she served as Assistant Deputy Minister within the Family Responsibility Office, Service Ontario, and the Ontario Provincial Police. During her 20 years in the Ontario Public Service, she held positions in highly regulated ministries, including the Ministry of Correctional Services, the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of the Attorney General, where she played a key role in ensuring public interests and regulatory requirements were met. Angela moved to the Broader Public Sector as a Vice President at Georgian College and held several portfolios, including Sectary-Treasurer to the Board of Governors. She was privileged to serve on the Barrie Police Services Board as the Chair, Vice Chair and Board Member for eight years as the Provincial Appointee. She recently joined the eCampus Board of Directors as the Public Director and is accountable for Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee. She has been involved in customer advocacy and accountability concerning oversight systems through her leadership roles in the Customer Experience Office at Service Ontario, in the student complaint processes at Georgian College and the oversight role of the Barrie Police Services Board with regard to public complaints. 

TERM EXPIRES: 2027

Adam Harvey is an independent corporate director helping stakeholder-driven organizations make better decisions and improve organizational performance to better serve the public interest, based on over 25 years of experience in Finance and Corporate Governance – as an independent Board and Committee member, as an audit partner and business advisor, and as a Chief Financial Officer. Adam serves on Boards and Committees for the Canadian Medical Association, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, and The Ottawa Mission, among others. Previously, Adam served as Vice-President of Finance for the Ottawa Community Foundation, as an audit partner and trusted advisor with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”; formerly, Coopers & Lybrand), and as an auditor with the federal Office of the Auditor General. A graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Directors Education Program (ICD.D), Adam is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA). He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Accounting and Finance from Carleton University. 

TERM EXPIRES: 2027

TERM EXPIRES: 2027 

Jay Jackson is a Board member and the Director of Policy and Strategy with the Consumers Council of Canada. He retired from a 36-year career as a senior policy analyst with the federal government’s Competition Bureau and the Office of Consumer Affairs. Jay is a member of consumer advisory councils for Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority and is a consumer representative with the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. Jay has served as an expert on several national and international technical standards committees and is currently Vice-Chair of the Standards Council of Canada’s Mirror Committee to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Consumer Policy Committee. 

TERM EXPIRES: 2027 

Anna Fitzsimmons is a graduate of B.A. (Hons), B.Ed., and M.Ed. degree programs. She continued her J.D education at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law as a member of the Charter Class and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2017. Upon graduation, Anna worked for the Treasury Board Secretariat, working with various ministry clients on labour and employment-related issues. She has experience representing clients at the Grievance Settlement Board in mediation and negotiation. Anna returned to her hometown of North Bay and is currently an associate lawyer at C. John D’Agostino Law Professional Corporation. She maintains a broad not-for-profit, commercial, wills, estates, labour and employment and real estate practice. In her spare time, she volunteers as a Director of the Public Services Health and Safety Association and is Chair of the Human Resources and Governance Committee. In addition to this, she is part-time faculty at multiple post-secondary institutions, where she teaches Commercial Law, Education Law, and Employment Law. 

TERM EXPIRES: 2026 

David Oikle is a resident of Ottawa, where he has been a Broker with Royal LePage for 20 years. David is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA – 1987). Before joining Royal LePage, David worked in the industry for almost 20 years in various financial management and leadership roles. In March 2023, David completed the Institute of Corporate Directors course through the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and obtained his ICD.D designation. David has extensive board experience, including chairing the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind from 1998 to 2003. David is the Past President of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (2015) and Director from 2008 to 2016, and the Past President of the Ontario Real Estate Association (2021) and Director from 2017 to 2023. David is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Real Estate Association, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. 

TERM EXPIRES: 2026 

Shari Prymak holds Bachelor’s degrees (B.Sc. and B.Ed.) from the University of Toronto and York University, respectively. He has published over one hundred articles on many aspects of the automobile industry. Shari’s work has appeared on automobile websites and in consumer-oriented newsletters. As well as working in print and the internet, he has hosted and been interviewed on programs on both television and radio. Major newspapers, such as The Globe and Mail, have sought Shari’s expertise in the auto industry. As a Car Help Canada team member, Shari’s experience as an automobile expert has also helped countless consumers with many aspects of automobile ownership. 

TERM EXPIRES: 2026 

For over 30 years, John Raymond has held senior management and/or owner operator positions within a diverse group of industries. These have included automotive retail, wholesale automotive parts distribution, business aviation, commercial real estate and online game development. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Associate degrees in Automotive Marketing and Automotive Marketing with a Truck Marketing concentration from Northwood University, Midland, Michigan. For 14 years, John owned and operated a major multi-brand dealership during a period of profound industry change and growth. Today, John is an Associate for a professional service firm specializing in Automotive Retail M&A and is a Trustee of the (OMVIC) Motor Vehicle Dealers Compensation Fund (MVDCF). John is passionate about protecting consumers. He has spent more time assisting consumers with automotive-related issues through counselling, representing, researching, teaching, and through the automotive protection-focused national TV program he produced than the time he spent in automotive retail. Throughout John’s life, he has chosen to serve as a Director on several non-profit boards. His interest has always been to serve his community. 

Term expires: 2027

A lifelong resident of Ontario, John Tod served a distinguished 32-year career with the Ontario Provincial Police with executive experience including Forensics, Director of the Provincial Police Academy, A/Bureau

Commander of Business and Financial Services, Regional Commander of Central Region, Bureau Commander of Field Support Bureau and Bureau Commander of Investigations and Support Bureau until his retirement in 2018 at the level of Chief Superintendent. As the Bureau Commander of Investigations and Support, his responsibilities included oversight and accountability for Multi-Jurisdictional Major Case Investigations, Anti Rackets, Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office, Electronic/Physical Surveillance, Forensics, Behaviour Sciences, Cyber Crimes, Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation and Missing Persons / Found Human Remains sections.

John is a former National Director of Investigative Services at the Insurance Bureau of Canada and proudly the VP of Operations for Eastern Canada with VIN Verification Services Inc. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the OPPA Credit Union, a Regional Director of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (NE Chapter), a graduate of the Canadian Police Executive Development Program and has received an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution through the University of Windsor Faculty of Law,

John has received the Order of Merit of Police from the Governor General of Canada, the Queens Diamond Jubilee, the Ontario Ovation Award (OPP Mental Health Strategy), and the OPP Accolade Award (Humanitarian Work in Africa). John has developed and maintained strong relationships with law enforcement as well as relevant private and public sector stakeholders throughout the Province, Nationally and Internationally.

TERM EXPIRES: 2026 

Ruth Uy is a professional engineer with 20+ years of experience in the energy sector in the areas of business development, M&A, operations, risk, governance, compliance, and regulation. She is a long-standing board member in areas of social justice in the GTA and southern U.S. Her senior experience at oil and gas, wind, and natural gas distribution companies throughout North America has enabled her to handle emerging issues related to environment, safety and incidents. Ruth’s experience in highly regulated industries has allowed her to successfully implement improvements in service delivery through the development of policies, procedures, and public-facing technologies and raise awareness amongst energy consumers. She specializes in strategy, goal-centred innovation, compliance-driven decision-making, and inclusion engagement. Ruth served several terms for the Canadian Training Institute and is a board member of GlobalMedic and a member of industry advisors for companies in Alberta, California and North Carolina. 

TERM EXPIRY: 2026

Jason Mayhew has over ten years of experience as an entrepreneur in the automotive vertical and is the founder and leader of AutoAgents. He has developed a car sales model that is disrupting the automotive industry norm. AutoAgents is a complete 180 from the standard dealership model, steering clear of purchasing a large inventory to attract clients and approaching each sale in an agile manner, purchasing vehicles on demand as needed. A member of UCDA, Jason has founded and sold multiple automotive retail, rental and technology businesses in both British Columbia and Ontario. Opening his first dealership in 2008, he accumulated various experiences in leasing, rentals, auto sales and automotive technology. 

TERM EXPIRY: 2026

Luciano Butera is the CEO of Northern Roads Auto Group. As a seasoned automotive executive with over 30 years of comprehensive management experience, Luciano excels in leadership roles spanning automotive finance, technology, and inventory solutions. As a lawyer, and a member of the Ontario Bar for over 22 years, Luciano is recognized as a pragmatic leader with a proven track record in goal achievement through team building, corporately aligned customer-focused solutions, strategic planning, and project management. Luciano’s expertise extends well beyond the norm, extending to joint ventures, partnerships, M&A, due diligence, contract review, and negotiations. Luciano founded Northern Roads Auto Group in response to the automotive industry’s need for consolidation in secondary and tertiary markets.  As CEO, he oversees the Group’s strategic growth plan, acquisition opportunities, financing, regulatory compliance, and integration of centralized corporate functions. Notably, prior to founding Northern Roads Auto Group, Luciano held the role of Group General Counsel and Head of Risk for Canada and Brazil for Cox Automotive, a global automotive services company with over 65,000 employees spanning dozens of brands. In his five years as a transformative international leader at Cox Automotive, he was instrumental in managing NextGear Capital’s half a billion-dollar floorplan portfolio, providing inventory financing solutions to Canadian and US Dealers, and was the lead architect in designing Cox Automotive’s cross-border business initiatives including integrating and enhancing Cox Automotive’s suite of products in the global automotive industry. The protection and longevity of the automotive market, particularly in fostering fair dealer-consumer relations, are paramount to Luciano.

TERM EXPIRY: 2026 

Michael Eatson is a second-generation car enthusiast seamlessly continuing his family’s automotive legacy, which began with the establishment of Peterborough Volkswagen in September 1969. Under his leadership as president, the business thrives, with the third generation actively contributing to the team’s success. Having previously served on the Volkswagen Dealer Council and Volkswagen Marketing Committee, Michael now lends his expertise to the Volkswagen Finance Dealer Advisory Committee, MVRO Board, and the Canadian International Auto Show Board. He is deeply committed to giving back to the industry. Michael’s lifelong love for cars is not just a personal passion but a driving force behind his belief in the significance of strong leadership and an engaged team that strives to ensure an epic customer experience. The dealership’s enduring success, now spanning 55 years, is a testament to the strength of the community and the loyalty of its customer base. 

TERM EXPIRY: 2027

Jerome Flanagan is a career automotive industry leader with significant experience across all aspects of retail and commercial automotive sales and leasing, specifically focusing on business development, sales, marketing and client service. He started his career at the dealership level and developed his reputation early on for anticipating and delivering exceptional client service to his retail and commercial customers. Over the course of his career, Jerome has continued to build his name for providing exceptional client experience – both to his loyal commercial and personal clients. During his time in the industry, Jerome has worked for respected brands such as City Buick Pontiac Cadillac, City National Leasing, Peterson Howell and Heather (PHH), General Electric Capital, Foss National Leasing, CarProof, Jim Peplinski Leasing as well as the Toronto Automotive Dealers Association (Renewit) and most recently Pfaff Automotive Group (Lithia Motors), where he currently leads the organization’s fleet business.

TERM EXPIRY: 2027

Emilio Gonzalez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a Master’s in Economics and Finance. With over a decade dedicated to the intricacies of public finance, he specialized in creating regulations, budget development, and project management. In 2023, Emilio transitioned to the automotive industry. As a Sales Consultant at Old Mill Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC Ltd, he utilizes his legal and financial expertise to guide clients in selecting the perfect vehicle and tailoring payment solutions. Emilio actively contributes to the automotive sector and draws from his extensive background to champion ethical practices, legal compliance, and customer-centric approaches. 

TERM EXPIRY: 2026 

Ted Lancaster began his career as a sales consultant on the showroom floor in the Niagara Region, working his way up to the business office and on to dealership management. He transitioned to the OEM side of the business, starting first as a trainer for the business office, then on to District Sales Manager and held several positions throughout his career, including several executive positions with various manufacturers. Ted sat on the Global Automakers of Canada Board of Directors before leaving the OEM side of the business and starting his auto consulting operation in Canada and the United States. During that time, he was given an opportunity to join the 401 Group of Companies as the Executive Vice President, which he considered an excellent chance to join an organization that was growing and developing its already successful operations. Ted focuses on business development at the 401 Group of Companies, ensuring the company is expanding in the right markets, developing its business operations, and mentoring the executive team. The 401 Group of Companies has grown significantly in the past few years with 16 automotive dealerships, 14 CampMart locations, three Powersports operations, a restaurant, and soon-to-be expansion into hotels with the Marriott brand. Ted strongly focuses on employee and customer engagement, has sat on several boards and committees over his years in automotive, and cares very much about the industry’s perception in the public eye. 

TERM EXPIRY: NA 

Frank Notte is the Director of Government Relations for the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO), representing Ontario’s 1,100 franchised, new car and truck retailers. His responsibilities include driving legislative and regulatory reform with decision-makers at Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill, collaborating with auto sector stakeholders, conducting advocacy campaigns and executing strategic communications, which include being a media spokesperson. One of his proudest legislative achievements is Ontario’s implementation of the Digital Dealership Registration program that brings the vehicle sales process into the 21st century. Vehicle retailers can now register vehicles online, and issue licence plates and vehicle permits instantly from the dealership. Frank joined the MVRO after working as an Executive Assistant to an MPP at Queen’s Park. He was responsible for preparing the MPP for the Question Period, legislative debates and committee duties, legislative research, policy development, producing communications material, media relations and event management. Frank graduated from Brock University with an Honours Degree in Political Science. He also completed the OMVIC Automotive Certification Course offered by the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College. Having grown up in his family’s auto body repair and towing business, championing the auto sector is a life-long passion for Frank. 

TERM EXPIRY: 2027

Dan Park is the CEO of Clutch, Canada’s largest online automotive retailer. Clutch’s fully vertically integrated platform offers high-quality pre-owned vehicles through its website, redefining the car-buying experience in Canada. Every Clutch car undergoes a rigorous inspection and reconditioning to meet the highest quality standards. The company is deeply rooted in technology, delivering a seamless online shopping experience. Clutch’s mission is to provide consumers with the simplest, most transparent, and easiest way to buy and sell cars in Canada. Before Clutch, Dan was the General Manager and Head of Uber Eats Canada, where he led the platform’s rapid expansion, scaling it into a billion-dollar business. Overseeing a team of 150+ across operations, strategy, sales, marketing, and customer success, he spearheaded Uber Eats’ entry into 80+ markets nationwide. He also secured major enterprise partnerships with McDonald’s, A&W, Recipe Group, Popeyes, and Starbucks, solidifying Uber Eats’ leadership position in the market. Previously, Dan was a Venture Partner at Azure Capital Partners, leading the firm’s Canadian investment strategy. He served on the boards of Kissmetrics and FanXchange and was a Board Observer for Ranovus and The Bouqs. Earlier in his career, he specialized in Mergers & Acquisitions at Deutsche Bank Securities in New York, focusing on technology, media, and telecommunications, and at BMO Capital Markets in Toronto. Dan holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Commerce in Honors Economics & Finance (First Class Honors) from McGill University. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two sons.

TERM EXPIRY: 2026 

Zsolt Racz has dedicated 18 years to the automotive industry. A graduate of Fanshawe College, he began his career as a mechanic, cultivating a deep understanding of vehicle intricacies that still guides his work today. Originally from Hungary, Zsolt and his family immigrated to Canada when he was just ten years old, an experience that instilled resilience and adaptability, which undoubtedly contributed to his success in the Canadian automotive landscape. Throughout his career, Zsolt has carved out a niche specializing in financing and implementing efficient systems. His innovative approach has contributed to streamlining processes and enhancing overall organizational efficiency within a dealership. As Zsolt continues to evolve within the industry, his entrepreneurial journey reflects a testament to transparency, growth and a commitment to excellence. Beyond his professional pursuits, Zsolt is a devoted family man, married to his high school sweetheart. As a father, he cherishes his role in shaping the lives of their 9-year-old daughter and 18-month-old son. 

TERM EXPIRY: NA 

A University of Toronto Law School graduate, Hetash Singh brings a varied legal background to the Used Car Dealers Association (UCDA), having previously practiced real estate, personal injury, insurance, estate, employment and commercial law. Hetash, as UCDA Associate Legal Counsel, assists with consumer mediation, dealer mediation, general enquiries, stakeholder and government relations and communications.